Living Large

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The paper reveals that obesity is the fastest growing cause of illness and death in the United States. The paper discusses the importance of physical activities and of a healthy diet that reduces consumption of fast food and soft drinks. The paper discusses the promotion of exercise in schools and the ban of school ground soft drinks that could protect the children of America from diseases related to obesity.

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"It is now estimated that nearly two out of three Americans are overweight or obese. Statistics also show that the number of overweight teenagers has tripled in the past two decades (Greenblatt Online). Should we be worried? "Worrying" at this point is an understatement. Being overweight is now the most common medical condition of childhood ("Soft Drinks" Online). According to Surgeon General Richard Carmona, obesity is the "fastest growing cause of illness and death in the United States" (Qtd. in Greenblatt Online). Obesity is associated with more than 300,000 deaths each year because of all the health complication it induces. Over 30 different diseases can be developed because of it, ranging from strokes or/and heart-related diseases to arthritis and breathing problems. Obesity is defined as having a BMI (Body Mass Index) over 30.0 or more, and in 2001 the state of Mississippi reported that more than 25.9% of its population was obese. That is more than one out of four people."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Fast Food linked to Child Obesity." CBS News. 5 Jan. 2003. 24 Feb. 2008 <http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/01/05/health/main591325.shtml>.
• Greenblatt, Alan. "Obesity Epidemic." CQ Researcher. 31 Jan 2003: 73-104. CQ Researcher Online. Dixie State College Library. 22 Feb. 2008<http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2003013100>.
• "Importance of Recess." EMC. National Association for Sports & Physical Education. 23 July 2003. 24 Feb. 2008 <http://www.emc.cmich.edu/cshp/physical.htm>.
• "Overweight and Obesity." Kids Health. Nemours Foundation. Aug. 2005. 22 Feb. 2008<http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/overweight_obesity.html>.
• "Schwarzenegger Bans Soft Drinks in California High Schools." Daily News Central 16 Sept. 2005: HealthNews. 22 Feb. 2008 <http://health.dailynewscentral.com/content/view/1650/63>.

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